Samson Land (The Shfela)

This day tour is devoted to sites in the region between the coastal plain and the Judean Mountains – The Shfela (שפלה).

We start the day with a visit of Tel Lachish, the second most important city in the Judean kingdom. Attacked and conquered by the Assyrians in 701 BCE the Assyrian assault ramp can be clearly seen to this day!